Exploring the Layers of Mind, Online Philosophy Series

Ancient wisdom, modern clarity — a transformative 6-session journey into the layers of your own mind.

Family FEASTival presents Exploring the Layers of Mind, a 6 session online philosophy series with Didi Ananda Gauri. This course is designed for women seeking spiritual upliftment, guided by science and clarity of practice, with grounded tools for the body, mind, emotions, and outlook on life.

Delivered online via Zoom, this experiential series explores the kosas, or layers of mind, and the yogic practices that support emotional wellbeing, mental clarity, intuition, and spiritual growth. Each session blends philosophy, meditation, and practical tools for daily life.

Course Overview

This online philosophy course introduces a structured exploration of consciousness through traditional yogic psychology. Participants are guided through key layers of the mind and supported with practical methods for developing balance, awareness, and inner steadiness.

Who This Course Is For

This series is suitable for women who are interested in philosophy, meditation, yoga psychology, spiritual development, and practical self inquiry. No advanced prior knowledge is required.

What You Will Explore

• The conscious mind and its patterns, habits, instincts, and sensory experience
• The subconscious mind, including thoughts, emotions, and dreams
• Intuitional awareness and expanded perception
• Practical methods for cultivating clarity, ethical living, emotional balance, and inner freedom

Session Format

This course is delivered online via Zoom across 6 fortnightly sessions. Each session includes philosophy based teaching, reflective exploration, and practical guidance.

Series Schedule

• Session 1
  The Conscious Mind, Kamamaya Kosa
  Instincts, sensory experiences, habits, desires
• Session 2
  Practices for Optimising the Conscious Mind
  Yama and Niyama, ethical mindful living
• Session 3
  The Subconscious Mind, Manomaya Kosa
  Thoughts, emotions, dreams
• Session 4
  Practices for Optimising the Subconscious Mind
  Pranayama, breath control, mantra, meditation
• Session 5
  Intuitional Higher Awareness, Atimanas Kosa
  Expanded perception, environmental consciousness
• Session 6
  Practices for Optimising the Supramental Mind
  Pratyahara, sense withdrawal, kiirtan, service

Meet Your Teacher

Didi Ananda Gaorii is a yogic nun and spiritual teacher with over 50 years of teaching experience in meditation, yoga philosophy, and Tantra across the world. She is also the author of four published books of poetry and prose exploring mysticism, devotion, and the inner journey of consciousness. Known for her clarity, warmth, and depth, Didi bridges ancient wisdom with modern life, offering practical pathways to inner freedom and spiritual awakening.

Delivery

Format: Online via Zoom
Access details are provided upon enrolment.

Pricing

Cost: $20 AUD per session

Good to Know

• Delivered entirely online — no travel required
• Zoom access details are sent to you after enrolment
• No physical product is shipped
• Please review our refund and cancellation policy before purchasing

Ready to begin? Enrol below to secure your place in this series.